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Inaugural Tower of Excellence Awards Celebrate 6 Students

April 18, 2025

Students were recognized for leaving a mark on campus through their leadership, academic excellence and community service during a ceremony on Tuesday, April 15.


UToledo Historian to Discuss Berlin’s New Synagogue in April 22 Markowicz Lecture

April 16, 2025

Dr. Barry Jackisch will present the Philip Markowicz Annual Lecture in Judaism and Jewish Biblical Studies at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, in the Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall.


Thrifting on Campus

April 16, 2025

The Division of Student Affairs hosted Rocket Thrift Shop, an event for students to “shop” for free, gently used clothing, shoes, housewares and other items, Tuesday in Thompson Student Union.


Ohio Academy of History Honors Disability Studies Professor

April 14, 2025

Dr. Kim Nielsen, a Distinguished University Professor and Ability Center of Greater Toledo Endowed Chair of Disability Studies, is being recognized with the 2025 Distinguished Historian Award.


Faculty Artists to Open Exhibition in Downtown Gallery

April 11, 2025

“Layers” features mixed-media works by Debra A. Davis, a professor emerita, and Barbara Miner, a professor and chair of the Department of Art.


Doctoral Student Advocates for Educational Reform in Schools

April 10, 2025

Kimberlie Kowalka Todd, who became an educator after a 20-year career as an office manager and bookkeeper, is pursuing a Ph.D. in foundations of education as well as earning certificates in peace education and culture and change in institutions.


History Ph.D. Student from Botswana Finds New Home at UToledo

April 9, 2025

Boitshoko Molefhi, who has presented at two national conferences, became a Rocket for the community and space that supports his research interests.


UTeach Job Fair Connects Graduating Educators with School Districts Nationwide

April 9, 2025

The annual UTeach Job Fair brought together 73 school districts nationwide to meet with 78 graduating student teachers.


Winners Announced in Spring Biannual 3-Minute/5-Minute Research Competition

April 9, 2025

The competition was hosted by the Herb Innovation Center for education students.


UToledo Expert to Lead Intercultural Communications Association

April 8, 2025

Dr. Gaby Semaan has been elected the incoming president of the International Association for Intercultural Communication Studies.